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The Art of Everyday: Junk Journaling

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2026-09-03 10:30:00 2026-09-03 12:00:00 America/New_York The Art of Everyday: Junk Journaling Learn a low-pressure creative practice for capturing the texture of your daily life. Centre Township Branch - Small Meeting Room

Thursday, September 03
10:30am - 12:00pm

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Centre Township Branch

Small Meeting Room

Learn a low-pressure creative practice for capturing the texture of your daily life.

Using everyday ephemera—ticket stubs, receipts, packaging, scraps of paper, and random notes—we will explore how to transform the banal into artful moments of reflection.  Whether you are a seasoned paper crafter or looking for a gentle way to introduce more mindfulness into your routine, come explore the tactile joy of ripping, pasting, and documenting the beauty of the everyday.

What to bring: Basic materials will be provided, but participants are highly encouraged to bring their own "junk"—scraps of mail, interesting tags, vintage paper, or any little bits of daily life you've collected.Image of a Junk Journal

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Art & Photography |

Centre Township Branch
Phone: 574-251-3700
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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Features: 2 public meeting rooms, 3 study rooms, public computers, public wi-fi, laptops for in-house use, outdoor Story Garden, and patio

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Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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